StopGap Floorboard Draught Excluder - Brown

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We’ve just had the second warmest September since records began in the UK, and October has been pretty mild too. But don’t be fooled, it’s going to get colder, so now is a great time to draught-proof your home. We’ve compiled a few tips to make this easier. If you live in a period home with original wood flooring you may know how draughty these gaps can be, but you might still be surprised to know just how much heat is being lost through the spaces between your floorboards. As draughty as an open window

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Letterbox draught excluder - These are fitted inside your letter box to prevent draughts whilst maintaining relatively easy access for your postie. Easy to install with the free applicator, DraughtEx requires no adhesives and compliments the overall finish of your floorboards. The specially formulated colour “Shadow” has been designed to mimic the natural shadows created between floorboards and is almost invisible to the naked eye. This Stormguard Draught Excluder is a great option for your front door, garage door or sliding doors. It won’t succumb to the elements and can attach securely to successfully keep underfloor draughts at bay. With a compact row of bristles, the brush seal traps air without dragging or causing damage to your carpets.DraughtEx is the best material for draught proofing floorboards because its flexible properties allow it to compress and expand with the natural movement of the floorboard gap meaning it doesnt fall out over time. It can also be compressed into floor gaps much smaller than its original profile, enabling you to fill even the smallest of gaps in floorboards. Although double glazing and UPVC window seals are a great way to draught-proof your home, seals can become compressed or wear away over time, reducing their effectiveness at keeping out the cold.

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Chimney draught excluder - These large draught excluders are used to insulate your chimney breast when your fire is not in use, effectively sealing a large source of heat loss whilst reducing audible wind noise too. If you live in a property without a hallway, you could experience a significant draught coming from your letterbox, bringing cold air right into your front room. The Magflap Letterbox Draught Excluder can keep out the cold and reduce noise, while the magnets allow your postie to still deliver your mail with ease. The right draught excluder for you will depend on your needs - specifically the source of your draught and the type of heat loss you are experiencing. Here are some things to consider when making your choice: Have you done it yet? It’s time to draught-proof your home Posted on Friday 14th October 2016 by Bettie There are some rooms where you should leave plenty of ventilation. These are rooms containing open fires or flues where not enough air flow could cause a dangerous build-up of gases. Rooms that are prone to condensation, like bathrooms and utility rooms, need ventilation so excess moisture can escape. Get a professional opinion if you need advice on this. What can you do to draught-proof your home?Gaps in between floorboards create cold draughts which lead to chilly rooms, discomfort during the winter months and increased heating bills. Floorboard gaps also allow insect infestation.

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The gaps between the skirting board and the floor often vary in size due to the natural movement of wooden floors. To ensure that all gap sizes can be filled we offer DraughtEx in 3 sizes. You can complete many of our draught-proofing tips yourself if you are happy performing simple DIY tasks. Fitting foam strips and metal or plastic strips with brushes will go a long way to insulate many parts of your home. Based on the results of research carried out by The Energy Saving Trust, it is estimated that filling floorboard gaps can save a household up to 20.00- 40.00/room/year on energy bills and reduce its CO2 contribution by around 110kg. A properly draught-proofed and insulated house helps reduce your energy demands and CO2 emissions as well as saving on bills. Draught-proofing alone is not enough. A property’s thermal performance is also influenced by how we use our homes.She's at it again! The Beautiful Drew Barrymore cookware set and appliances just got a gorgeous, limited-time color Alterations and additions to listed buildings require listed building consent from your local planning authority. Hot air rises up and could disappear through your chimney causing you to spend unnecessary money on heating bills. Blog How to draught-proof your windows and doors